ASSAULT

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An assault is an attempt with unlawful force or violence to do bodily injury to another person. If you have been charged with assault, you should consult an attorney to explain the elements of the assault charge that was brought against you and to discuss whether you have any viable defenses available to you. There are many defenses to a charge of assault; self-defense, reasonable discipline of a child, defending your home, property, or a third party.

Under a self-defense theory, you have a legal right to stand your ground and fight when you are attacked and you may meet force with equal force.

Reasonable discipline is defined by community standards and it will largely be left to the jury to decide if you acted reasonably under the circumstances.